Flash card # 35
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Archaeology : The study of material
remains (as fossil relics, artifacts, and monuments) of
past human life and activities
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Architect : A person who designs
buildings and advises in their construction
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Architecture : The art or science of
building
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Archive : A place in which public
records or historical documents are preserved
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Archived : Filed or collected (as
records or documents) in or as if in an archive
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Flash card # 36
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Arctic : Of or relating to the North
Pole or the region near it; extremely cold
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Ardor : Warmth or heat of passion or
affection; eagerness; zeal
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Arena : Any place of public contest or
exertion; any sphere of action
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Argument : A fact or assertion offered
as evidence that something is true
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Arid : Excessively dry
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Flash card # 37
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Aristocrat : A member of a government by
a small privileged class
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Army :
- An organization of military land forces
- A large number of people united for some specific
purpose
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Arouses : Calls forth; awakens; excites;
stimulates to action
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Arrest : To stop; to check or hinder the
motion or action of
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Arrogance : A feeling or an impression
of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or
presumptuous claims
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Flash card # 38
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Arthritis : Inflammation of joints due
to infectious, metabolic, or constitutional causes
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Article : A non-fictional essay, esp.
one included with others in a newspaper, maga zine,
journal, etc.
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Artifacts : Items created by humans
usually for a practical purpose; objects remaining from a
particular period
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Artisan : A skilled worker who practices
some trade or handicraft
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Artist : One who professes and practices
an art (e.g., painter, sculptor, musician, architect,
etc.)
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Flash card # 39
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Artless : Lacking art, knowledge, or
skill
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Ascetic : Practicing great self-denial
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Aspirations : Strong desires to achieve
something high or great
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Assault : An intentional physical attack
or beating
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Assembly : A public place to meet for
open discussion and legislation
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Flash card # 40
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Assertion : A declaration that is made
as if no supporting evidence were necessary
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Assess : Place a value on; judge the
worth of something
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Assiduous : Hard-working
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Assignments : Tasks or duties allotted
to a person
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Assimilation : The process of absorbing
into the culture
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